How far is Manning, SC from Hilton Head, SC?
The driving distance from Manning, SC to Hilton Head, SC is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manning and Hilton Head.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manning and Hilton Head.
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Start on West Boyce Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Boyce Street
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Continue on Paxville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Paxville Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Savannah
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie
1478 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive
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Continue on Lowcountry Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive
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Turn right onto Okatie Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1365 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road
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Continue on William Hilton Parkway
3.4 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · William Hilton Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manning and Hilton Head.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
89.8 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Manning and Sunny near Hilton Head.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manning to Hilton Head?
The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Walterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Manning and 63.6 miles from Hilton Head.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manning and Sunny near Hilton Head.
Stop Ideas Near Walterboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Walterboro.
Yemassee
Charleston, South Carolina
Denmark
Savannah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manning and Hilton Head. Straight-line distance: 106.89 mi (172.03 km).
#1 Manning
City in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,854 |
| Coordinates | 33.6951600, -80.2109100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilton Head
Resort town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 37,099 |
| Coordinates | 32.2163200, -80.7526100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hilton Head (-80.75261, 32.21632)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $17.78 | $35.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.89 | $39.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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